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| Monday, 14 September 2009 | |
 Benefits of quitting smoking are clear: after 20 minutes after the last cigarette, blood pressure and heart rate return to normal. But still millions of smokers to quit smoking consider the impossible. What are the best long term solution? Nicotine addiction is "a very underrated?
It is so strong in some people, that comparing them to a heroin addiction, says Professor. Chris Bolliger, pulmonary disease expert from the University of Stellenbosch (U.S.) Faculty of Health Sciences. There are many other factors causes addiction to cigarettes than nicotine addiction. They may cause the process of smoking cessation will be very complicated and will be a big challenge. Research has shown that many ex-smokers after one year without a cigarette still burning. According to a study conducted by Boston University School of Dental Medicine (Dental School), only 2? 4% ex-smokers once again pick up the habit each year, two years after the first period break. Very good results, scientifically verified, indicate a maximum success rate - 50% non-smoking after 6 months, estimated? 35% after one year, an estimated? 30% after 2 years. Some of the options available can provide long-term solution, including nicotine replacement therapy (gum, inhaler or patches), the new drug Zyban, a combination of these, a program for Smokenders or self-cast. Choose the one that suits you best. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) According to the professor. Bolliger, any form of NRT increases the chances of success in smoking cessation. All types of NRT are effective, with little or no side effects. NRT can be regarded as a temporary solution that helps smokers overcome the first obstacle on their journey to long-term smoking cessation. Council for ex-smokers: Always carry a pack of gum or another type of NRT during the trip. ? Need a cigarette could come at any moment, "says Bollier. Zyban only The antidepressant Zyban (bupropion) is the latest aid in the fight against smoking. The medicine increases the level of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, leading to improved well-being and pleasure. Not only is it an effective tool to quit smoking, but it seems to prevent relapse, according to researchers from the Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center at Mayo. Unfortunately, relapse-free period does not appear. At the end of the first year, 55% of the Zyban group at the Mayo Clinic study were free from smoking, but after two years, a similar number of people in the group not receiving the drug and receiving it had a smoking relapse. Long-term treatment with bupropion may prevent relapse, but more research is needed on the long-term benefits of Zyban conclusions can be drawn. Some people should not take Zyban: * People with impaired such as epilepsy; * Allergies are allergic to bupropion; * Individuals diagnosed with bulimia, anorexia, or manic depression; * People with liver dysfunction; * Have problems with kidney and heart; * Have high blood pressure; * After head injury; * Tumors of the brain or spine; * Diabetics; * Alcohol or sleeping pills (benzodiazepine) * Zyban is only available on prescription. * Combined therapy Combined therapy, which includes psychological support, simultaneous use of NRT (patches and / or gum) and / or Zyban, appears to be an effective solution for many smokers. Surveys show that achieved within 6 months the level of 50% cured. Dosage and of NRT and / or Zyban is different for different people. Usually it is advisable to take NRT and / or Zyban for 3 months? Or if you succeed or not. If you do not succeed, it makes no sense to try again in a short period of time. Accept this, and give yourself 6 months interruption of treatment, advises Bolliger. Moral support is an integral part of smoking cessation project, which works in the Faculty of Health Sciences U.S.. Changes in behavior Smokenders Some experts do not recommend NRT as an independent long-term solution, but as a temporary replacement. This method does not refer to the core of psychological factors involved in smoking addiction. According to the Mercia Axon, managing director of the group? Smokenders? (throwing smoke), nicotine addiction is one of the aspects of smoking addiction. This factor is blown out of, "says Mercia. The main emphasis during smoking cessation should be placed on changing behavior and habits. Many smokers stated that their biggest problem is the emotional relationship with cigarettes. Our program gives people a tool for coping with stress and helps them rebuild their emotional support system, "says Axon. The international group? Smokenders? in a specific cope with emotional and psychological aspects involved in smoking. These factors are addressed during the seven group sessions with clients. Long-term success is linked with the appropriate paths to deal with emotions and stress? without cigarettes. The toughest is the first 6 months. Smokers who feel the need to inflammation during this period should contact the people who support them, advises Axon. The group claims it has a level of effectiveness of 92% over the year and 70-75% after five years. Bolliger, undermines the efficiency and effectiveness of programs allowing for smoking cessation. He speculates that inaccurate information from clients can inflate statistics. Self-overcoming addiction Self Quitting is not easy, but it is not impossible. The biggest reason for the state of deterioration, is associated with the uncertainty of being a pitcher without the addiction of cigarettes. Other reasons include a yearning for a feeling of pleasure of smoking, stress smoking family members. Men who drank more than five drinks a day is easier to surrender during the smoking cessation. Drinking more than six cups of coffee a day also increases the risk. These discoveries Boston researchers suggest that the techniques of coping with stress, such as exercise or yoga, may play an important role in obtaining long-term effects, whether thrown or burning yourself by participating in a program. Persons determined to quit smoking should facilitate the achievement of success by controlling your diet to prevent weight increase and also to stop the consumption of coffee and alcohol, to reduce the possibility of failure. Whatever the result is good, "says Bolliger. ? Eventually, most people throw burning itself? |
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